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Prostitution. (Effective until January 1, 2024.)

(1) A person is guilty of prostitution if such person engages or agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee.
(2) For purposes of this section, "sexual conduct" means "sexual intercourse" or "sexual contact," both as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW.
(3) Prostitution is a misdemeanor.

NOTES:

Effective dateSavingsApplication1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010.
Effective date1979 ex.s. c 244: See RCW 9A.44.902.

Prostitution. (Effective January 1, 2024.)

(1) A person age eighteen or older is guilty of prostitution if such person engages or agrees or offers to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee.
(2) For purposes of this section, "sexual conduct" means "sexual intercourse" or "sexual contact," both as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW.
(3) Prostitution is a misdemeanor.

NOTES:

Effective date2020 c 331 §§ 4, 5, and 6: "Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this act take effect January 1, 2024." [ 2020 c 331 § 12.]
Finding2020 c 331: See note following RCW 7.68.380.
Effective dateSavingsApplication1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010.
Effective date1979 ex.s. c 244: See RCW 9A.44.902.
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